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The character 绛 (traditional form 絳) is a phono-semantic compound with the silk radical 纟 on the left, indicating its semantic category, and the phonetic element 夅 on the right. Its original meaning referred specifically to a deep crimson dye used for silk, often in official or ceremonial garments. Over time, the meaning broadened to denote the abstract color deep red or crimson in any context. This expanded usage is reflected in various botanical, geographical, and poetic terms that describe elements with this dark red hue.
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她的唇膏是绛红色。
夕阳给云层染上了绛色。
这件绛紫色的毛衣很暖和。
宫殿的帷幕是厚重的绛绒。
画家用绛色渲染出悲壮的氛围。
古籍中常用绛纱来形容嫁衣。
实验用的溶液逐渐变为绛红色。
这种绛珠草据说只生长在深山。